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Synopsis: "Having suffered many defeats throughout history, Black women remain the strongest warriors." Rhiannon Giddens Our Native Daughters is a group of exceptionally talented female artists in the current Americana scene, including Rhiannon Giddens, a core member of Carolina Chocolate Drops; Amethyst Kia, a rising star in the new folk scene; Leila McCalla, a cellist of Haitian descent; and Alison Russell of Birds of Chicago. Unraveling the historical facts surrounding Black slavery, they powerfully depict the tragedy, struggles, and hopes of African American women, tackling issues that remain taboo today, such as racial discrimination and misogyny. Focusing on the banjo, an African instrument whose music has been reshaped into a "white American image" by falling into the hands of white musicians, they explore the true nature of the music and culture left behind by their predecessors. A socially significant work imbued with the soulful voices of Black women. Media reviews and other information: A masterpiece of Americana, depicting the struggles and hopes of Black women living under American slavery! (C)RS
